Dekalb Aruna Run
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2026 DeKalb Aruna Run
The DeKalb Aruna Run is a fundraising run on May 2, 2026 at Christ Community Church - DeKalb Campus, 2350 Pride Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115. The event supports the Aruna Project; the listing states 100% of registration fees go to programs that free, employ, and empower trafficked women.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 1 mile
A virtual run option is available for participants who cannot join in person. A separate 1 mile category is offered for children 12 and under; that entry includes a race t-shirt, bib, and sticker. Packet pickup is scheduled in advance on April 30 and May 1 and will also be available on race day. Registrants who register by April 13 are guaranteed a race t-shirt and size.
The course is fully paved for accessibility. Parking is noted at DeKalb High School (501 W. Dresser Rd) and Katz Park (393 W Dresser Rd). Awards include top male and female finisher prizes, medals for the first three male and female finishers, age-group certificates mailed after the event, and a Turtle Award for the last finisher within regulation time. Individual and team fundraising incentives and gift card rewards are listed for top fundraisers and largest teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
